Nakuru: A German-based organisation is providing funding to cover the tuition fees for 6,000 students enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programmes across the country. The initiative that incorporates 3,000 students from the Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies (RVIBS) aims to alleviate financial burdens for students to
Narok: Cabinet Secretary for Education Migos Ogamba has reiterated that the government will fully pay the examination fees for learners, dismissing claims that the funding had been withdrawn as misleading and false. The CS emphasized the government’s financial commitment to the education sector, assuring stakeholders of continued support. According to
Nyandarua: Nyandarua County is mourning the untimely demise of one of its Members of the County Assembly, who tragically lost her life in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway in the early hours of Sunday. Beth Wahito, a fourth-term nominated MCA, died on the spot after her private vehicle
Kisii: The 2024 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Kisii County finals concluded in high drama and celebration, showcasing top talent, sportsmanship, and rising competition across multiple disciplines. Held across various venues including Nyamache Boys and Magena Boys, the finals brought together the county’s finest in soccer, rugby, and volleyball,
Kisumu: The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has raised concern over rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kisumu County. NGEC Nyanza Regional Coordinator Davis Okeyo revealed that over 576 survivors have sought help at the Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centre (GBVRC) at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
Nyahururu: Mwendaandu Secondary School emerged victorious in the boy’s football category, securing their spot to represent Nyandarua County at the regional level after a decisive 2-0 win against Oljoorok Secondary. The intense match, held at Nyahururu Stadium, saw Oljoorok take the runner-up position in the county-level competition. According to Kenya
Nairobi: The National Treasury and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are on the verge of finalizing an agreement for additional funding of Sh 9.6 billion to complete phase 1 of the Thwake Multi-Purpose Dam at the confluence of Athi and Thwake Rivers at the border of Makueni and Kitui Counties.
Meru: President William Ruto has announced a reduction in the cost of sexed semen in order to boost dairy farming. Speaking during the 10th Meru Dairy Cooperative Union Annual Dairy Farmers’ Field Day at Gitoro ASK showground, President Ruto said the prices will go down from the current Sh4000 to